BULLETIN

CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF WILKINSBURG

Sunday October 25, 2026

Pastor: Rev. Rachel Neil

Musician: Maja Petrovic

Elder: Min. Sims   Host: Brad    Livestream: Jeff

WELCOME GUESTS!

We are delighted that you have joined us for worship today.

Please take a communion kit (grape juice) at the tables at the back of the sanctuary and know that you are invited to receive the bread and the cup during our time of Holy Communion.

Masks are always welcome in our church as we reduce the risk of Covid, colds and the flu.

Children are a joy. Coloring books are available on the back tables

 

WELCOME & OUR MISSION STATEMENT

We are Inter-Racial, Inter-Generational, Into Jesus

In the heart of Wilkinsburg

within the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

a movement for wholeness in a fragmented and broken world.

 

OPENING PRAYER

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by thy name.

Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

 

 

OPENING SONG OF PRAISE                                           Praise Book #13

“EVERY PRAISE”

                                                                                  

PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

 

LIGHTING PRAYER CANDLES    

 You may come forward to light a candle during the song.

 

PRAYER SONG                                                                  Red Hymnal #200

“WHAT A WONDEROUS LOVE THIS IS”

 

PASTORAL PRAYER

 

SCRIPTURE                                    John 17:20–23 NT   pg#136                 

                                                                                            

MESSAGE                                     UNITY IS OUR POLAR STAR                 

                                                                                      

INVITATION to COMMUNION

 

COMMUNION SONG                                             “COME AND DINE”

 

WORDS OF INSTITUTION & PRAYER OF BLESSING            Elder Min. Sims

 

HOLY COMMUNION – OPEN TO ALL!

 

Our communion is open to all who desire a closer walk with the Lord Jesus Christ.

You do not need to be a member of this congregation or tradition.

YOU ARE WELCOME AT THE WELCOME TABLE OF OUR LORD!

 

A PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING              

                                                               

CALL TO OFFERING & INVITATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

QR code takes you to web page and Pay Pal account.

If you are ready to give your life to Christ or to rededicate your heart to Him or to join this congregation, please see our pastor after worship.

                                                                        

OFFERING SONG                                                            Disciple Singers

                                            “TRUST IN GOD”

 

MINISTRY UPDATES

 

SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS

 

CLOSING PRAYER

 

CLOSING SONG                “I Have Decided To Follow Jesus” #300